Welcome to a musical reflection that mirror"s Dod Proctor"s compelling 1919 portraiture "In a Strange Land". An aural journey that carries the listener through timeless elegance & across geographical soundscapes. From Nottingham to Norwich, Sheffield to Somerset and beyond, this compilation is a snapshot of a 21st century British soul scene, with a sound that is at once aesthetically compelling, sophisticated and passionate. This collection of British artists runs a long lineage of sounds and styles that draws its roots from Billie"s blues, the gospel soul of Aretha, the energy of James and the P-Funk of George. Fast forward to 2005 and discover that Speedometer has recovered the sound of an original funk 45, but with the sweet grit of a Northern soul gem and it all makes sense. Each track offers something unexpected yet familiar - classy Euro style production, Afro beats, sultry and soulful grooves play with the lightest of vocal nuances and delivery. This is the place where dirty funk meets nu-soul and jazz is matched with an ever present tipping of the hat to electro-breaks and London"s urban sound. It"s time to make your acquaintance with the new sound of some future British soul classics. Ngv. 2006